Raavan

Raavan is the villain of the piece in the epic tale of Ramayana. He is hailed for his knowledge, but panned for his ego and temper. Here, Raavan has been treated as a symbol of evil who lures people into believing that his path is right, and leads to success.

Raavan often speaks to me

In ten voices

To convince me

Of his sound strategy

With unbeatable logic.

He has my well being

At the core of his ten minds.

I watch him

Undergo the trial

Through fire

Year after year

And emerge victorious

To capture minds and wallets

Once again.

Who can contain Destruction

If outdated Creation

And selective Preservation

Fail to generate

A new cycle of Recreation?